A heated exchange occurred on an American Airlines flight between a Jewish passenger and a flight attendant wearing a watermelon pin, symbolizing Palestinian solidarity. The passenger accused the attendant of antisemitism and was eventually escorted off the plane, despite alleging mistreatment and calling the police. The airline is investigating the incident.
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Australia's prime minister condemned heckling and booing Friday at two solemn Anzac Day commemorations as "low cowardice", warning that those responsible would "face the full force of the law". The disruption of Anzac Day is beyond contempt, and the people responsible must face the full force of the law," he told reporters in Canberra.
Israel on Sunday said troops would stay in West Bank refugee camps for the coming year, announcing expanded military operations including tank deployments, after the displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinians. On Sunday, Israel's military said "a tank division will operate in Jenin" as part of "expanding" operations in the area.
Pakistan's military courts sentenced 25 civilians to prison for participating in the May 9 protests following Imran Khan's arrest. The sentences, ranging from two to 10 years, relate to attacks on military installations. PTI, Khan's party, denies involvement and calls the trials unfair, while Amnesty International condemns the use of military courts for civilians.
Pope Francis denounced an era of "disinformation and polarisation" on Friday in a message for World Communications Day, as he criticised powerful social networks creating "fanaticism and even hatred". "Too often today, communication generates not hope, but fear and despair, prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred," the pope wrote in his message.
Nineteen-year-old South African TikTok star Beandri Booysen, known for her inspiring videos, recently passed away due to Progeria, a rare aging disease. Her mother confirmed the news on Facebook, highlighting Beandri's positive impact despite her health challenges. Beandri was South Africa's last known individual with Progeria. Her TikTok account, with over 278,000 followers, is now flooded with tributes.
A top Romanian court upheld a ban on far-right politician Calin Georgescu's candidacy in the upcoming presidential rerun. The Constitutional Court rejected his appeal following electoral violations and a coordinated online campaign by Russia. Georgescu's supporters protested the decision, which could further escalate political tensions in Romania. The rerun's first round is scheduled for May 4.
Four tech-savvy individuals, dubbed the "DOGE kids," sought access to sensitive information at USAID, sparking a call to Elon Musk. Musk intervened, threatening to involve the US Marshals Service, leading to access being granted. Acting DC attorney ED Martin wrote a letter to Elon Musk that Musk acknowledged on X hinting that he worked with the DOGE team this weekend.
US senators from both parties agree it's premature to lift sanctions on Syria despite Assad's ousting. Concerns remain about the new ruling power, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al Qaeda affiliate. While some advocate for easing sanctions to aid reconstruction, others prioritize ensuring human rights and stability before any policy changes.
The commission investigating the 2009 BDR massacre in Bangladesh may send a team to India to question former PM Sheikh Hasina, after consultations and if legally viable, citing the need for concrete evidence to support claims of foreign and local involvement in the killings.